Senior Account Executive
Position Summary
The Senior Account Executive will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing how businesses connect and thrive in the digital age. This role reports to our Manager, Commercial Sales and is at the forefront of our expansion into Mid-Markets and above. As a key driver of commercial services growth, the Senior Account Executive will focus on adding new monthly recurring revenue (MRR) while maintaining relationships at a very senior level across all large accounts. The ability to articulate IQ Fiber's unique value proposition in the marketplace will be key to achieving success.
What You'll Do
- Consistently achieve or surpass assigned sales targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to driving revenue growth for the company.
- Focus sales efforts on businesses located within or close to IQ Fiber's existing network infrastructure to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of IQ Fiber's product portfolio and effectively communicate the benefits of each service to potential customers.
- Actively seek out new business opportunities through various channels, including extensive cold calls, networking events, and industry conferences.
- Continuously expand your professional network and identify innovative ways to generate high-quality leads for the business.
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and market dynamics to provide strategic insights.
- Develop and manage a robust pipeline of potential deals, ensuring proper qualification and prioritization of leads.
- Identify and pursue opportunities that offer the highest potential for profitability, particularly those within IQ Fiber's existing network coverage.
- Provide regular reports and updates on sales activities, pipeline status, and revenue forecasts.
- Qualify sales opportunities and coordinate internal resources for effective sales support and execution.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure effective alignment and coordination between sales activities and support functions.
- Maintain the progress of both potential and closed deals, proactively addressing any issues to maintain timely execution.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on other responsibilities that contribute to the company's overall success.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferred
- Minimum 5+ years of outside Mid-Market or Enterprise sales, B2B sales experience in broadband or telecommunications
- Proven track record of consistent sales production in Mid-Markets or Enterprisesales
- Strategically minded with the ability to navigate effectively at all levels including the “C” suite
- Be able to maneuver through complex sales cycles while pursuing high-value targets
- Strong understanding of the technical and business requirements for Fiber To The Premises (FTTP); specifically, internet, data transport and dark fiber
- Adequate written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends to reach sales goals, attend meetings, tradeshows, events, and other business travel as required
- Working knowledge of computers and Customer Relationship Management tools
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with diverse personalities
- Capability to work completely and accurately under time constraints and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a productive and positive environment
- Commitment to working in a safe and effective manner
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
IQ Fiber is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any U.S. employer on a full-time basis. We do not sponsor, transfer, or support employment visa status or work authorization extensions for any position.